The average train between Germany and Dunkirk takes 18h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Germany and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 18h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Germany to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
Germany to Dunkirk train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Dunkirk train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Germany to Dunkirk train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Germany and Dunkirk is 563.5 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Dunkerque via Berlin Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 11h 43m.